Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VMware View Planner
CVE-2021-21978

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
Vmware View Planner
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 94%

Summary

VMware View Planner versions prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1 are affected by a vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code. This issue arises from improper validation of user input and inadequate authorization checks, particularly within the logupload web application. An attacker with network access to the View Planner Harness can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a specially crafted file, resulting in unauthorized remote code execution in the logupload container.

Affected Version(s)

VMware View Planner VMware View Planner 4.x prior to 4.6 Security Patch 1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2021-21978
Created by Rapid7

CVE-2021-21978
Created by skytina

CVE-2021-21978
Created by GreyOrder

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0003...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161879/VMware-View-P...
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EPSS Score

94% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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